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The tools every EA needs to help each child reach their full potential

The Educational Assistant's Guide to Supporting Inclusion in a Diverse Society is an accessible, practical guide to acquiring the key skills and knowledge you need to be an effective, professional enhancement to the classroom.

Chock-full of pro tips, tricks, tools, and tales from EAs who understand the importance of an individualized, holistic approach to student learning, The Educational Assistant's Guide is your introduction to the many and varied roles and responsibilities of the effective EA. Updates for the second edition include five new chapters, a core-skills focus, targeted instructional strategies, EA wellness assessments, and more.

Gain foundational knowledge that will make you an invaluable addition to any classroom team:

Canada's legal commitments to diversity and inclusion
AI and other assistive technologies in the classroom
The argument for inclusive education
Societal issues affecting students
The basics of universal design for learning
Proven methods of supporting learning and inquiry
Scaffolding instruction for all learners
Applications of assistive technologies
Techniques for observing and documenting student progress
Positive guidance strategies for challenging behaviours
Relevant research on the brain, self-esteem, stress and trauma, resiliency, and multiple intelligences
Effective communication, advocacy, and relationship-building strategies
Strategies for problem-solving and professional growth